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Chicken Doner recipe served on a plate, by Saray II Turkish Restaurant

Jul 14 2026

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Chicken Doner Recipe

Inspired by Saray II Turkish Restaurant

Time50m

Serves4

Grilled chicken wrapped in pita bread with salad.

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Ingredients

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Chicken Marinade

1 1/8 lb (500 grams) Chicken breasts

2 tbsp olive oil

3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced

1 tsp Ground cumin

1 tsp Watkins paprika

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

1 tsp black pepper

2 tbsp ReaLemon lemon juice

Salad

2 cups Lettuce, chopped

1 cup Tomato, diced

1 cup Cucumber, diced

1/2 cup Red onion, thinly sliced

3 1/2 oz (100 grams) Feta cheese, crumbled

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp red wine vinegar

to taste Celtic salt and pepper

Wrap

4 pieces Pita bread

Method

Marinate Chicken

1

Prepare Marinade

In a bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, ground cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice.

2

Marinate Chicken

Add the chicken breasts to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours for more flavor).

Cook Chicken

3

Grill Chicken

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and no longer pink in the center.

4

Rest Chicken

Once cooked, remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Prepare Salad

5

Combine Salad Ingredients

In a large bowl, combine chopped lettuce, diced tomato, diced cucumber, sliced red onion, and crumbled feta cheese.

6

Dress Salad

Drizzle with olive oil and red wine vinegar, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss to combine.

Assemble Wraps

7

Slice Chicken

Slice the grilled chicken into strips.

8

Wrap Chicken and Salad

Place sliced chicken and salad mixture inside each pita bread. Fold and serve immediately.